Steve Nedved
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Nov 07
Carrie Underwood once crowd-surfed at a Green Day concert
ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood might not crowd-surf much these days, but if she looks like a natural during the crowd-surfing scene of her “Hate My Heart” music video, there’s good reason for that: She’s done it in real life. “When I was 16, maybe 17, at a Green Day concert,” Carrie reveals to ET Online. …
Nov 07
“I Still Pray”: Mickey Guyton finds peace in the turmoil with her gospel-tinged new song
Capitol Records Nashville Mickey Guyton seeks clarity in her faith in “I Still Pray,” an inspirational, new song that spotlights the singer’s sparkling voice and delivers a poignant message. “Sometimes when I don’t know what to do or how to help, I pray,” Mickey says of the song, explaining that when she wrote it, she …
Nov 07
Dolly Parton says her rock album will be out next “summer or fall”
Dolly Parton sings “Jolene” with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dolly Parton officially became a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer over the weekend, an honor she initially tried to recuse herself from because — despite being a legend of the country and pop worlds — …
Nov 07
Keith Urban is returning to Las Vegas for an all-new residency show
Live Nation Las Vegas/Caesars Entertainment Keith Urban heads back to Las Vegas next March for an all-new residency, according to Billboard. After a three-year residency that lasted from 2019 to 2022, Keith’s created an all-new show for a different venue — Zappos Theater — that he says will accommodate a somewhat larger crowd and a new, …
Nov 07
Darius Rucker thinks Peyton Manning is a great addition as CMA Awards co-host: “He’s hilarious”
ABC/Connie Chornuk Darius Rucker is a big fan of the CMA Awards’ hosting lineup this year. With Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning at the helm of the awards show, the country superstar (and former CMA Awards co-host) thinks it’s sure to be an incredible night. “Love it. Peyton’s hilarious,” the singer says of the decision …
Nov 07
Dolly Parton inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: “I’m a rock star now!”
Dolly Parton sings “Jolene” with Judas Priest’s Rob Halford; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame After famously attempting — unsuccessfully — to withdraw her name for consideration, Dolly Parton was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday night in Los Angeles. “I’m a rock star now!” …
Nov 04
Nashville notes: Maren Morris is ‘In Rare Form’ + more
Maren Morris’ Humble Quest: In Rare Form EP is out now. It features rootsy, instrument-forward new versions of seven of the songs on Humble Quest, like “Tall Guys.” Kane Brown has joined the lineup of previously announced headliners for next June’s 2023 Gulf Coast Jam. Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and Hardy are also leading the …
Nov 04
‘Carolyn’s Boy’: Darius Rucker announces a new album, with a title that honors his mom
Capitol Records Nashville Darius Rucker has announced plans for a new studio album and elaborated a little bit on the special meaning behind the music. Called Carolyn’s Boy, the project puts a spotlight on the singer’s late mother, Carolyn. “At the end of the day, I’m really still just Carolyn’s boy,” Darius explains, debuting the …
Nov 04
Tyler Hubbard drops more details on his self-titled, solo, full-length debut
EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard has more details to share this week about his full-length album debut as a solo artist. The former Florida Georgia Line band mate is readying a self-titled project stacked with 18 songs. Some of those fans have already heard, as Tyler released his Dancin’ in the Country EP this fall …
Nov 04
Luke Bryan joins CMA Awards co-host Peyton Manning for ‘Monday Night Football’ ahead of the awards show
ABC/Connie Chornuk Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is stepping into country music turf next week to co-host the 2022 CMA Awards with Luke Bryan. Before he does, though, he’s invited Luke to join him in the world of sports. Luke will be a special guest on Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli on …